Takom 1/350 Scale Static Model Kit

Takom Russian Don_2N Pill Box Ballistic Missile Defence Radar (1/350) Item06010

Takoms Don_2N Pill Box model brings to life the imposing Soviet/Russian early warning radar installation near Moscow, complete with a bonus A_235 missile system and transport trailer. At nearly 16_ square in model form, this kit offers striking scale presence and intricate structural detail.

• 1/350 scale injection_moulded plastic kit (Takom06010)
• Four_sided pill box pyramid frustum reflecting the real arrays 360 radar coverage
• Bonus A_235 anti_ballistic missile launcher and support vehicle
• Photo_etched parts for fine ladders, railings, radar tower details
• Clear parts for exterior lenses and sensor components

Note, glue and paints are not included, assembly requires care to maintain the kits large flat panels and precise radar face alignment.

Historical and Technical Context,

The Don_2N radar (NATO calls it Pill Box) forms the backbone of Russias A_135 anti_ballistic missile shield around Moscow, operating as a high_frequency tracked_array early warning system since 1996. The real radar uses four 33_m tall faces arrayed in a quadrangular frustum layout to achieve full 360 coverage ().

Box Highlights & Scale Size,

• The radar structure spans approximately 452_mm square by 137_mm tall in 1/350 scale ()
• Bonus A_235 missile/vehicle adds a dynamic display option ()
• Rubbery tower structures and flat panels may need additional support to prevent warping during build ()

Suggested Paint References,

These paint suggestions are visually based on the real installations concrete tones and metallic radar faces, they may differ from the colours referenced in the kit instructions.